The book "Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia: An Englishwoman's Account of Eight Years' Residence among the Women of the East" by A. Hume-Griffith and M. E. Hume-Griffith is a fascinating descriptive anthropological work that offers the reader a rare glimpse into the lives of women in remote eastern countries. Drawing on their own research and impressions, the authors convey the unique traditions, customs, and daily rituals of the people of Persia and Turkish Arabia. This book will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in Eastern culture and seeking to enrich their understanding of the differences between the Middle Ages and the Western world.